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Analysis A dip in national support for the Tories could unseat the Ayr MSP who has been there since 2000 Winner in 2016: John Scott (Conservative) AYR enjoys the dubious distinction of having been the first constituency to be represented at Scottish Parliament level by a Tory MSP, although there was an element of chance involved in that. The inaugural Holyrood election in 1999 had followed a similar pattern to the Westminster General Election two years earlier, with the Tories failing to trouble the scorer in the constituencies – but they had a remarkably near miss in Ayr, where their former local MP Phil Gallie fell short by just 25 votes. ....
In 1999, Princess Anne almost moved to Edinburgh to live permanently. (Image: GETTY) However, as Ms Starbuck detailed, this is not the first time such a plan has been concocted. In 1999, Princess Anne almost moved to Edinburgh to live permanently. The Royal Family had been experiencing hostility north of the border and Anne was the only member with public appeal in the area. Ms Starbuck gave insight: The Queen was said to want to confer a new title on her. Ms Starbuck gave insight: The Queen was said to want to confer a new title on her. (Image: GETTY) The Princess Royal, who has always been popular in the far north. (Image: GETTY) ....